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Classic Christmas Toffee

A rich and buttery toffee topped with chocolate and nuts, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Toffee Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as almonds or pecans

Method
 

Prepare the Baking Sheet
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cook the Toffee
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Attach a candy thermometer and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Quickly pour the toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
Add Toppings
  1. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let sit for a few minutes to melt.
  2. Once melted, spread the chocolate evenly over the toffee.
  3. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top of the chocolate and gently press them in.
Cool and Break
  1. Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature.
  2. Once cooled, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

For a variation, try adding different types of chocolate or using different nuts for the topping.

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